2002 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · LS02 VBJ
2002 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 2002. Recorded mileage 81,131 miles. MOT valid until 28 Apr 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (21 Apr 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,131 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LS02 VBJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/04/2026
- 81,131 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LS02 VBJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 BMW 3 Series (LS02 VBJ) between January 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))”; “Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all four tyres inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
LS02 VBJ Mileage History
- 15/01/202476,961 mi
- 16/01/202476,961 mi
- 22/01/202580,469 mi+3,508 mi
- 22/01/202580,469 mi
- 30/04/202681,131 mi+662 mi
Average of roughly 1,822 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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